Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
Just the back yard!? Nah, I want the front and side yards landscaped in natives too.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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I was pleased to see a rose-breasted grosbeak coming to the few sunflower seeds I threw outside yesterday. At least I think that is what they are called...too busy to get the birdbook out.
There were two, hopefully a pair. I grabbed the camera and was happy I didn't scare them away.
...After typing "hope they are a pair" I did grab the book. Females are streaked brown, so these are two males. :) (and I found that the correct spelling has only one "s" not two. ;)
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Lucky you! Our neighbor saw one of these guys last week, along with a yellow warbler, but I of course missed them both. (Work gets in the way of bird-watching.)
Maybe next time. :)
I can only guess at all that I miss while I'm at work, or just not paying attenion.
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